It is believed that Phil Fouracre, a well known West Country pilot was the owner of a 1978 Super Eagle. He lost faith in the machine after spinning it whilst flying over the Quantocks.
Eclipse were offering the Super Eagle 79 at the price of £433.00.
The 1977 Eagle 210 was developed from the SK90 series. The machine was recommended as an ideal trainer, but is also a good performer for experienced pilots.
Also made in 1977, the Eagle 2 glider was intended for the more experienced pilot, but was still very easy to fly and has no nasty characteristics. The unusual cambered keel pocket gives the sail a graduated dihedral effect across its chord, which helped to give good stability and light positive control. The glider has three deflexers, folding A frame, reversible rigging for seated or prone flight. Quite a few of this model were sold in small and medium sizes.
Eagle 210
Leading edge: 19 ft 8 in
Keel: 15 ft 6 in
Sail area: 221.5 sq ft
Nose angle: 99 deg
Billow: 1.75 deg
Aspect ratio: 4.395
Span: 31.2 ft
Eagle 2 (medium)
Leading edge: 20 ft 6 in
Keel 10 ft 0 in
Sail area: 199.3 sq ft
Nose angle: 109.2 deg
Billow: 0.4 deg
Aspect ratio 5.664
Span: 33.6 ft
Made in 1976, the SK90 was the first glider designed and manufactured by Eclipse Gliders. A number of ’90s’ were built and mostly sold locally. The company policy was to continuously build improvements into its products thus giving rise to numerous designations.
Also made in 1976, it is believed that only one SK96 was constructed. The design incorporates a wider nose angle than usual, reduced billow and radial tip battens. Its owners were Simon Murphy (photo), Graham Rock, Andy White and Peter Kerr. The machine was later fitted with a cambered keel which reportedly improved the handling. The last owner landed the glider in the sea – end of SK96.
Several SK98 were built.
The Zenith is a topless model.
Zenith 125
Zenith 130
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 13 sq.m
Pilot weight: 55-70 kg
Wing span: 10 m
Nose Angle: 132 degs
Aspect ratio: 7.4
Price (1998) 27000 Fr
Zenith 135
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Pilot weight: 665-80 kg
Wing span: 10.1 m
Nose Angle: 132 degs
Aspect ratio: 7.5
Price (1998) 27000 Fr
Zenith 140
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 14 sq.m
Pilot weight: 70-90 kg
Wing span: 10.4 m
Nose Angle: 132 degs
Aspect ratio: 7.8
Price (1998) 27000 Fr
Zenith Sans Mat
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Pilot weight: 65-80 kg
Wing span: 10.1 m
Nose Angle: 132 degs
Aspect ratio: 7.5
Zenith Sans Mat 14
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 14 sq.m
Pilot weight: 70-90 kg
Wing span: 10.4 m
Nose Angle: 132 degs
Aspect ratio: 7.8
Twist 13
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 13 sq.m
Pilot weight: 40-60 kg
Wing span: 9.2 m
Nose Angle: 120 degs
Aspect ratio: 6.5
Price (1998) 13800 Fr
Twist 15
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 15.5 sq.m
Pilot weight: 55-75 kg
Wing span: 9.2 m
Nose Angle: 120 degs
Aspect ratio: 6.5
Price (1998) 13800 Fr
Twist 16
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 16.5 sq.m
Pilot weight: 70-90 kg
Wing span: 10 m
Nose Angle: 120 degs
Aspect ratio: 6.1
Price (1998) 13800 Fr
Fuji 13
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Pilot weight: 40-60 kg
Wing span: 9.2 m
Nose Angle: 122 degs
Aspect ratio: 6.3
Price (1998) 16900 Fr
Fuji 14
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 14 sq.m
Pilot weight: 55-75 kg
Wing span: 10 m
Nose Angle: 122 degs
Aspect ratio: 7.1
Price (1998) 16900 Fr
Fuji 15
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 15.5 sq.m
Pilot weight: 70-85 kg
Wing span: 10 m
Nose Angle: 122 degs
Aspect ratio: 6.6
Price (1998) 16900 Fr
First 13
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Pilot weight: 60-80 kg
Wing span: 9.6 m
Nose Angle: 132 degs
Aspect ratio: 7
Price (1998) 23500 Fr
First 14
Hang glider circa 1998.
Wing area: 14 sq.m
Pilot weight: 75-100 kg
Wing span: 10.4 m
Nose Angle: 132 degs
Aspect ratio: 7.5
Price (1998) 23500 Fr
EC Extreme Paramotors in Europe has the Vittorazi 18 EVO engine with clutch. This is a light motor weighing 54lbs complete ready to fly. 3 piece dismountable cage.
EC 18 EVO Vittorazi EVO Engine:
18Hp
Thrust: 130lbs
Propeller: 125cm Carbon Fiber
Pull start
Fuel tank: 12L
Paramotor weight range 130lbs to 200lbs
The 1927 VM-11 was built at Bettis Field, McKeesport, in association with Clifford Ball and D Barr Peat. It had a four-place cabin and open cockpit at the rear. It was registered N1540 c/n 11, which was later changed to N2972.
The VM-11 crashed on 3 November 1927.
Engine: 180hp Mercedes 6
Wingspan 38’2″
Length: 24’6
Seats: 5
McKeesport PA and Toledo OH.
USA
Airplane builder circa 1927-8. Eber H Van Valkenberg Aircraft Co began building a three seat monoplane with side-by-side seating in a rear cabin and a forward cockpit that could be open or enclosed. It was sold to Dr Leland E Phelps of Toledo c.1928, who rebuilt and expanded the plane as a four place cabin. It was never flown when called the Van Valkenberg. It was licensed as Phelps Monoplane #1 and also seen as Phelps Z-281.
